When is the best time to visit Anchorage?

The most comfortable stretch is May to August, when average highs run 58 to 69 degrees F with 9 to 14 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 69 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 21 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Anchorage?

September, with roughly 18 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 8. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Anchorage?

July averages 69 degrees F by day and 54 degrees F at night, and January averages 21 degrees F and 11 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Anchorage?

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Anchorage: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Anchorage

The most comfortable months in Anchorage are May to August, with average daytime highs of 58 to 69°F and 9 to 14 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 69°F, and January the coolest at 21°F. September sees the most rain, around 18 days, while April is the driest with about 8.

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Feb26°14°13 d

Mar33°19°10 d

Apr45°27°8 d

May58°40°11 d

Jun68°50°9 d

Jul69°54°11 d

Aug66°52°14 d

Sep56°44°18 d

Oct43°32°13 d

Nov28°18°13 d

Dec23°13°14 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Anchorage: common questions

When is the best time to visit Anchorage?: The most comfortable stretch is May to August, when average highs run 58 to 69°F with 9 to 14 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 69°F on average, and January the coolest at 21°F.
What is the rainiest month in Anchorage?: September, with roughly 18 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 8. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Anchorage?: July averages 69°F by day and 54°F at night, and January averages 21°F and 11°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Anchorage?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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